JA Solar plans 300 MW of projects in China
The Chinese solar giant is increasing its EPC operations in the face of growing solar demand at home. The company is planning to build three 100 MW projects in Hebei Province.
Three directors resign at Suntech as cash flow concerns continue
Stricken Chinese solar manufacturer Suntech suffers top-level resignations as internal debt and leadership problems worsen.
Gehrlicher Solar America completes first stage of of 7.2 MW Arizona plant
The first phase of the UniSource Energy Service solar park consists of a 4 MW array. When complete, the plant will supply power to some 91,000 residents.
JinkoSolar, Sentinel Solar raise 2.3 MW rooftop array in Ontario
Ontario’s feed-in tariff continues to attract solar projects. Greenhouse operator Vine Fresh Produce’s new 2.3 MW rooftop installation, constructed by Sentinel Solar, employed more than 9,000 high-efficiency JinkoSolar modules.
EU energy commissioner calls for reform of German RE law
EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger called for a fundamental reform of Germany’s renewable energy law during a speech in Berlin.
Western US renewables could become cost competitive by 2025
The NREL — the U.S. Department of Energy’s primary laboratory for renewable energy research — predicts that solar power generation in western U.S. will be cost-competitive by 2025.
Interview: certification and quality
Jan Willem Vos, the international account manager for Solar Insurance and Finance, discusses whether the certification of photovoltaic components is sufficient to ensure quality for project investors.
JFE begins construction on 21.7 MW PV plant in Japan
JFE Engineering has begun work on a 21.7 MW plant in Japans Hokkaido Prefecture. The project is one of five solar plants being financed by Sparx Group with a combined capacity of 38.1 MW and cost of nearly $150 million.
Germany: More solar power directly marketed
More and more electricity generated via renewable sources are finding its way directly to the electricity power exchange.
LDK Solar increases sales, reduces loss in Q2
China’s LDK Solar managed to improve revenue and narrow its hefty loss in what its CEO says is an improving market environment. However, the group remains straddled by billions of debt.
